All registered entrants must wear a unique 'bib number' during the event. This is personalised to you with your all important chip timing tag which is pre-attached.
Pre-Collection. Bib numbers will be available to collect from the events office from Tuesday 16th - Thursday 18th. Click here for our address details. We are open 10am-4pm.
Pick up on race weekend. The collection points will be open from 9.00am until 2pm on Saturday for all the events and from 7.30am until 8.45am on Sunday on Blackpool's Middle Walkway. See venue info below. Collection can be made for all events.
When you have your bib number, there is a contact/medical form on the back which needs to be completed before you start. When you're ready it needs to be pinned to the FRONT of your running top, with the silver timing tag visible. Don't bend, remove, break or stick any pins through your tag as it won't work!
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The race is held from Blackpool's Middle Walkway just north of North Pier, directly opposite the Imperial and Grand Hotel's.
Nearest Postcode: FY1 1SA
What3Words: ///stuck.owner.closet
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Here you will find all the facilities for the event including;
- Bib Number collection points
- Race Start & Finish
- Toilets
- Baggage Storage
- Secure Key Drop Box
- Medical Facilities
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Event Enquiry Point
The event venue facilities are open from 9.00am Saturday and 7.30am on Sunday. They will be open throughout each day until everyone has finished. Remember, we don't have time limits so there is no need to worry about anything closing down! Just concentrate on enjoying your run.
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10k - SATURDAY - 10.30am
5k - SATURDAY - 1.00pm
2k - SATURDAY - 2.00pm
Half Marathon - SUNDAY - 9.00am
Marathon - SUNDAY - 9.00am
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Wheelchair athletes make their way to the front of the start lines. You will be started first and given a head start. Buggy Runners and Nordic Walkers need to start at the back of the running field.
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IMPORTANT - Marathon & Half Marathon Starts - There are TWO starting lanes. Marathon runners line up facing South looking towards Blackpool Tower. Half Marathon runners line up facing North with their backs to Blackpool Tower. You must ensure you are in the correct lane, this is your responsibility. | |
IMPORTANT - Marathon & Half Marathon Split Point - Just after the 13 Mile point in the marathon, the two events split. You need to be in the correct coned lane (marathon to the left for lap 2, and half marathon and finish to the right). It will all be clearly signed and marshalled, but please be aware it is ultimately up to you to go the correct way.
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Water stations are available on the routes supplying 500ml bottled water. You will pass these stations as detailed below. Grab a bottle if you need one from the tables. Please use the bins located approximately 100 metres after the aid stations to deposit your used bottle. | |
Portable toilets are conveniently located next to the start and finish area and will be available throughout the day. DO NOT leave your visit until the last minute as they will become notoriously busy. With that in mind, when using the toilets be as quick as possible to keep the queues down.
There are also public toilets available on the route. These units require 40p to operate, so would suggest taping a few coins to your bib number in case you need to use them. See the route maps for their locations.
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You will find a baggage storage marquee located next to the collection points. Use this facility to store essential items you will need for when you have finished your event. Do not leave any valuables as this area is not manned. | |
We have a key drop facility available throughout both days. Use your empty envelope after collecting your bib number to place your keys in and hand to a member of staff at the collection points for safekeeping whilst you are competing. | |
The expert team from Remote Medical Services will be stood too for the duration of all the events. There will be paramedic responders on their bikes patrolling the courses and ambulance facilities at the start and finish areas. Should you need any assistance then alert a medic or marshal. | |
Being a resort town, Blackpool is full of car parks, all with varying charges and facilities. There are too many to mention, so we've cheated and used Parkopedia to help you. Click the button below!
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On-street parking is also available but be careful not to park across driveways, hotel entrances etc. | |
All finishers will receive their beautiful blingtastic medal at the finish line along with a commemorative t-shirt for Marathon & Half Marathon finishers. Individual prizes will be awarded in the following categories;
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1st 3 Men & 1st 3 Ladies
1st Male Veteran over 40/45/50/55/60/65+
1st Lady Veteran over 35/40/45/50/55/60+
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1st 3 Men & 1st 3 Ladies
1st Male Veteran over 40/45/50/55/60/65+
1st Lady Veteran over 35/40/45/50/55/60+
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1st 3 Men & 1st 3 Ladies
1st Male Veteran over 40/45/50/55/60/65/70+
1st Lady Veteran over 35/40/45/50/55/60/65+
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1st 3 Men & 1st 3 Ladies
1st Male Veteran over 40/45/50/55/60/65/70+
1st Lady Veteran over 35/40/45/50/55/60/65+ | |
Prize vouchers will be emailed to winners after the weekend.
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Shortly after the last competitor has finished, the results will be published on the events website. The results will show your official event time and your personal chip time. If you have any problems with your results we will try and sort as quickly as possible for you. Drop us an email giving as much detail as possible to [email protected].
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Here at FCR we understand the frustration of injuries and the impact of family commitments which may affect your ability to compete in one of our events. Our flexible entry policy reflects this by giving you several options with your entry so you don't lose your entry and !
• CLICK TO Defer your entry to the same event the following year
• CLICK TO Change your entry to another event
• CLICK TO Transfer your entry to another runner
Deferrals and entry changes can be made up to 24 hours before the start of each event. Name changes can be made up to 48 hours before the event to give us time to make up a new bib pack.
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